Wetumpka Junior High School serves 579 students in grades 7-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wetumpka Junior High School?
579 students attend Wetumpka Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wetumpka Junior High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wetumpka Junior High School?
Wetumpka Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka Junior High School offer ?
Wetumpka Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Wetumpka Junior High School part of?
Wetumpka Junior High School is part of Elmore County School District.
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